This group is dedicated to a meeting of the minds of Hip-Hop connoisseurs, artists, and casual fans alike. Since there doesn't seem to be another official Meetup.com group for this in the L.A. region, this will be the home for all things Hip-Hop-related.  Events will include concerts, open mics, clubs, maybe Lakers/Clippers games(?), writing sessions, networking, laid-back group outings, or just lounging and discussing the most recent developments in the culture. You should join if you're into b …

Did you know how many amazing, creative, fun, artistic, FREE/affordable, delicious and awesome events are happening in the Inland Empire? Well WE DO! The I.E. Collaborative Creative Community (or IECCC for short) hosts Creative Amazing events that encompass Art, Poetry, Culinary Workshops, Music, and Support and Outreach of the community. We will be promoting events such as Art Exhibits, Healthy "RAWlistic" Workshops, Open Mic events for all ages, Concerts, Wine Tastings and SO MUCH MORE! Thes …

We have full PA, keyboard and amp. Sound is run by a pro engineer. Just come and plug in and play. If you don't have a pick up on your guitar we can mic both the guitar and your voice. Every Thursday night at the Sunset Restaurant 6800 Westward Beach Rd. We do travel this Showcase, and Oct. 11th we'll be at the Watermark in Ventura playing at 7:00. We'll also have open mic at Sunset that same night. Our goal is to give singer-songwriters a platform to perform with great audiences. We began over …

The name says it ALL!! We meet at Lake Balboa Park, CA and recite Poetry. BEAUTIFUL Scenery! BEAUTIFUL People! BEAUTIFUL Words!!! So bring your poems, short stories, monologues, and other (less than 5 min) written pieces to the Lake, and let's celebrate each others creative spirits.

Can we STOP with the "everything else" dating clubs, disguised as networking, hiking, biking, slushy-making and whatever else, and get down to business! EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!!! You're looking for someone to hold you at night, and still be there in the morning, PERIOD! Sometimes we just look for love in all the wrong places. I've found that if we can connect in the Arts, we potentially can connect on all other levels. EVERY SECOND SATURDAY!!! R&B is smooth, sexy, artistic, and confident. Poetry …

This is a group for people who play with words. We are theNewerYork Press, a magazine of experimental literature and a group of literary-inclined folk who throw "literary carnivals" and workshops. Our event, "theCarny," is hosted on the West and East side of LA. It is part performance, part open mic, part workshop, and part literary playtime. We invite writers, actors, readers, and anybodies to meet and perform rehearsed pieces from our print magazine, read unheard pieces, play word games, make …

This is a monthly poetry OPEN MIC event hosted by Alex M. Frankel. There are two or three featured poets in addition to the open mic participants. We are located at the historic Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation, 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West in Los Angeles, near Universal Studios. After the reading poets sign copies of their books. This event is a must for anyone in the San Gabriel Valley (or beyond) interested in listening to poetry and sharing their work! We are there every second Sunday …

This is a Meetup Group for the Red Light Lounge The Red Light Lounge is categorized as a Social Night of Soul & Poetry. "The BEST Night of the Month!! -a recent attendee exclaimed Great People Amazing Musicians Quality Music and BEST of All...FREE DRINKS!!! We open the show with Open Mic every event, then move into our featured Performers of the night. So come down, have a couple of Drinks, get the courage to get on stage, and show us what YOU got!!!

Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …

"There is no greater joy in life than the conviction that we are loved." - Goethe Weather you have already found your soul-mate, or want to attract the right relationship into your life, this poetry writing group will help you grow, create, improve, and attract more love into your life. Join Award Winning Poet, Tresha Faye Haefner in a small group setting to learn techniques for finding and creating more love in your life by writing and sharing poetry. This is a super supportive environment, wit …

February 23rd 12:00am to 3:00pm An all new experience in OPEN MIC poetry... We will allow 4 poem or 6 minute read time for this 1st event, future events events will include feature but this time it's all us. 3 full hours, let’s have coffee, lunch and cocktails, this being the 1st one, we need as many people as possible to keep it going. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced & as always, please, a 2 item min for the house LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN LRWH is associated with: LA Poets - Writer’s R …

The Saturday Afternoon Poetry Workshop at Beyond Baroque happens every Saturday at 1:30 pm and ends at 4:30. The facilitator is Bob Foster. Poems are read and critiqued in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Bring at least 10 copies of your poem (which should be no longer than two pages). The workshop is free and meets in Beyond Baroque's bookstore at 681 Venice Boulevard in Venice, California.

Infused Saturdays Poetry /Open Mic Young Adult Mixer is a place where creativity flows as ideas and respect bring a community together. The Human element Infused with Art exposes the heart through a diverse variety of performances. This group is for anyone interested in poetry, spoken word, comedy, skits, singing, and performing new material. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I wanted to create a organic environment in the community where folks have an outlet to display …

This is a group for all people, 21+, who LOVE live, music, poetry, spoken word and comedy. I am a poet and up until January 2012, I had no idea so many open mics, poetry showcases, clean comedy venues existed. I want to share my love for live music, poetry & comedy with other folks who enjoy good vibrations.

Are you looking for a boost in life? Need a burst of inspiration? At this event, we will have live spoken word with inspirational, uplifting, and empowering messages. We will also offer the book with all of the powerful pieces, personally signed, to be enjoyed at your leisure.

Shoshannah's Spoken-word Spotlight is a monthly event occurring the 1st Wednesday of each month. It is an evening of inspired performances from a group of talented spoken-word poets that are engaging and thought provoking. With such a diverse mix theres a little something, something for everyone. So if you enjoy great energy and a terrific vibe you need to check out the Spotlight!

Are you looking for inspiration, motivation and something uplifting? Come and join us at the Creative Expression Poetry Writing Workshop. We will explore various genres of poetry, from various cultures. We will also gain insight on poetic writing strategies, as well as, spoken word techniques. We will have fun with learning to develop the fullness of each of our poetic styles.